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By John Goralski Sports Writer Wayne Chopus seemed to leave his feet at the crack of the bat, and a gasp washed across the crowd as he backhanded the ball at shortstop, pirouetted in the air, and completed the play with a perfect strike to first base. There was no surprise when Chopus was named…

Town officials, firefighters, and townspeople gathered for a memorial service commemorating the 13th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy. The ceremony took place in Plantsville at the corner of Main Street and Summer Street at the 911 memorials along the Rails to Trails. Photos by: Tammi Naudus

By John Goralski Sports Writer The confetti wasn’t finished falling after the championship game, and the Blue Knights were back in the gym. The Class LL trophy hadn’t found its way into the display case, and the football team was already training for another run. Last fall Southington’s gridiron gang rallied to a 9-1 record…

By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer The Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church on Summer Street in Plantsville will have their 100 year anniversary celebration in October. The anniversary is a special opportunity to celebrate the families who have had five generations grow up within the church. “We’re a family,” said Rev. Joseph Krusienki, who has…

Due to ongoing paving work, West Center St. Extension, in the area of Mount Vernon Road, is closed to all through traffic. Residents and Emergency vehicles will be allowed through. The road should be reopened no later than 4 p.m. this afternoon.

By ED HARRIS Editor The annual Taste of Southington is set to return for another helping. Now in its 13th year, the event is held on the grounds of the Barnes Museum. The event is sponsored by TD Bank and begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6. “People have considered this another annual event…

By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Jennifer Paul, a literacy specialist at Southington High School, was named the 2014-15 Teacher of the Year. Paul has taught first grade, sixth grade and now works at the high school. “Whichever level I’m teaching at is what I think I want to be in forever,” said Paul. Each time…

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced in a press release that the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s weekend bridge replacement project of I-84 over Marion Avenue in Southington is virtually complete with I-84 EB opening at 4:30 p.m. today – 12-plus hours ahead of schedule. Interstate 84 Westbound, also well ahead of schedule, is tentatively set to…

Southington High School seniors celebrated their graduation exercises last night, June 19, 2014. The ceremony took place on the high school football field. Parents, relatives, and friends cheered from the stands. Southington students have officially begun their summer break! (Photos by: Tammi Naudus)